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16. How far do land use policies and planning regulations for housing and development infrastructure take current
ESSENTIAL 4:
and projected disaster risk (including climate related risks) into account? [4.1] • housing
Invest in and maintain risk reducing infrastructure, such as storm drainage
[HFA PRIORITIES 4]
• communication • transportation • energy 17. How adequately are critical public facilities and infrastructure located in high-risk areas assessed for all hazard risks and safety? [4.4] 18. How adequate are the measures being taken to protect critical public facilities and infrastructure from damage during disasters? [4.4] 19. To what extent have local schools, hospitals and health facilities received special attention for “all hazard” risk assessments in your local authority? [2.1] Tick boxes: Schools Hospitals/ health facilities
ESSENTIAL 5: Assess the safety of all schools and health facilities and upgrade these as necessary
[HFA PRIORITIES 2, 4 AND 5]
20. How safe are all main schools, hospitals and health facilities from disasters so that they have the ability to remain operational during emergencies [2.1] Tick boxes: Schools Hospitals/ health facilities 21. To what degree do local government or other levels of government have special programs in place to regularly assess schools, hospitals and health facilities for maintenance, compliance with building codes, general safety, weather-related risks etc.? [4.6] Tick boxes: Schools Hospitals/ health facilities 22. How far are regular disaster preparedness drills undertaken in schools, hospitals and health facilities?[5.2] Tick boxes: Schools Hospitals/ health facilities
ESSENTIAL 6:
23. How well enforced are risk-sensitive land use regulations, building codes, and health and safety codes across all development zones and building types? [4.1]
Enforce risk compliant building regulations and land use planning, identify safe land for low-income citizens
24. How strong are existing regulations (e.g. land use plans, building codes, etc.) to support disaster risk reduction in your local authority? [4.1]
[HFA PRIORITY 4]
ESSENTIAL 7:
25. How regularly does the local government conduct awareness-building or education programs on DRR and disaster preparedness for local communities? [1.3]
Ensure education programmes and training on disaster risk reduction are in place in schools and communities
Tick boxes: programs include cultural diversity issues programs are sensitive to gender perspectives 26. To what extent does the local government provide training in risk reduction for local officials and community leaders? [1.3] 27. To what degree do local schools and colleges include courses, education or training in disaster risk reduction
[HFA PRIORITIES 1, 3 AND 5]
(including climate-related risks) as part of the educational curriculum? [3.2] 28. How aware are citizens of evacuation plans or drills for evacuations when necessary? [5.2]